New Nissan Leaf is Smarter and More Efficient than Ever
【Summary】To address competition in the EV segment, Nissan has introduced the redesigned 2018 Nissan Leaf.
Tree-huggers everywhere rejoiced upon introduction of the Nissan Leaf. It was the first electric car mass-produced by a major auto maker – but that was 17 years ago. The technology found in the Leaf has now been surpassed by some of its competitors. In response, Nissan introduced the smarter, more capable, 2018 Leaf.
Revolutionary electric powertrain
The latest incarnation of the Leaf features a lithium-ion battery pack rated at 40 kilowatt-hours. According to IEEE, this will allow the EV to travel up to 150 miles per charge. There will also be a 60kWh performance version of the Leaf, with a range of 300 miles. Either version is a great improvement over the current model's 30 kWh pack, with a range of about 107 miles.
One potential issue though, is the charger. According to MotorTrend, the new Leaf uses the CHAdeMO standard for fast charging. Most other EVs have switched to SAE standard charging. This means the Leaf may have a hard time finding a place to juice.
As for the electric motor, it's a synchronous design, cranking out 147 hp and 236 lb-ft.
Cutting-edge technology
Electric cars and autonomy go hand and hand. So, it comes as no surprise that the 2018 Leaf features a ramped-up version of Nissan's autopilot system, ProPilot. You'll never get frustrated parallel parking again, as ProPilot does the job for you. It also takes over driving at slow speeds and on single-lane roads.
If you find two pedals overwhelming, you're in luck. There's no need to retake driver's Ed, as the 2018 Nissan Leaf has only one driving pedal. Nissan refers to this device as the "e-pedal". To accelerate, press down on the pedal. To brake, simply lift your foot off the pedal. Ah, the beauty of regenerative braking.
Nissan is back in the EV game
The introduction of the 2018 Nissan Leaf has reinstated Nissan as a valid competitor in the EV competition. It's low MSRP of 29,990 is sure to draw attention from buyers looking to go green.
Look out Tesla, the Nissan Leaf is back.
-
Tesla Model S Wagon Displayed in Geneva
-
Audi Reveals its Q4 e-tron Concept at the Geneva Motor Show
-
Goodyear Showcases Concept Tire for Flying Cars; 1950's Autonomous Vehicle
-
Kia to Premier Euro-spec Electric e-Soul at the Geneva Motor Show
-
Ford Developing Electric Mustang Crossover That CEO Says Will “Go Like Hell”
-
BMW to Premiere New Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles & Free EV Charging in Geneva
-
Honda Says EVs, Not Brexit, to Blame for Honda Plant Shutdown
-
EVgo Charging Network Powers 88% More EVs Than Last Year
- Rivian Discontinues Base Model for R1S, R1T
- EV Startup VinFast is Offering 3 Years of Free EV Charging and Advanced Driver Assist System for Customers That Reserve a Vehicle Through Sept 30
- Redwood Materials is Building an Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Facility in South Carolina
- Faraday Future Delays Launch of FF91 Electric SUV Again
- Ford Motor Co is Cutting 3,000 Jobs as it Transitions to Electric Vehicles, Software and Digital Services
- Volkswagen Starts Production of the Electric ID.4 SUV in Tennessee, Presents New Competition for Tesla, GM and Ford
- Biden Administration Announces New Standards to Make EV Chargers More Accessible
- Toyota’s Redesigned Prius May Get More Drivers Behind the Wheel of a Hybrid Vehicle
- Ford is Investing $3.7 Billion and Adding Over 6,200 UAW Manufacturing Jobs in the Midwest to Produce New Vehicles
- Tesla Raises Prices in the U.S. as Inflation Chips Away at its Profit Margins